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The Alberta government has proposed important changes for individuals living in poverty and persons with disabilities through Bill 26: An Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities. As the the bill was passed in late November, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support recipients will see increases to their monthly benefit amounts, and for first time these payments will… Read more

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122,000

Calgarians are living below the poverty line.

These Calgarians do not need a band-aid approach to crisis management; they need the tools to prevent such crises
from happening. At Momentum, we believe in people. No matter where they come from, their religion or culture, our participants embrace the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge so they can move toward the life they want—for themselves, their families and their community.